[Oregon Gets Another D-Lineman via Portal From Nebraska]

I've seen speculation elsewhere that Lanning might be punting on additional HS defensive linemen this cycle and keeping his powder dry for next year when the staff will have a full year to work their magic. Riley has one year of eligibility left so he's a big body without a multi-year scholarship commitment.

 

Might make sense to focus on high-end recruits next year rather than picking over the scrap heap now for players that will likely never be difference makers. But I think I'd still prefer to hold on to the scholarship and see if anyone interesting shakes loose in the transfer portal after spring practices.

 

[Oregon Gets Another D-Lineman via Portal From Nebraska]

I don't like what this implies about the staff's confidence with other recruiting targets. Riley played less than 100 total snaps in the past two years for a Nebraska team that finished a combined 6-14.

 

Scholarships are limited and valuable commodities. 

[Huge Need at Corner]

On 1/22/2022 at 9:17 AM, Log Haulin said:

That aTm class was orchestrated by Malchow, Ducks new chief of staff. Malchow also put together #1 recruiting class at Georgia.  Look to the 2023 class being a top 5 class

Not to downplay Malchow's contributions, but the $30M probably played a larger role.